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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.80, 1,763.69 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.80, 1,763.69 and 374.34 is: 561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.80 : 1,763.69 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.80/1,763.69 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.80x = 1,763.69 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.80x = 660,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,219.71/1,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.51

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